October 21, 2020 | BenitoLink

San Benito County Free Library. File photo by John Chadwell.

Bids accepted through Oct. 24, with proceeds used for library services and programs.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

Oct. 21 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 10/21/2020
BenitoLink Staff

1,411 people have tested positive since February, 17 are active patients, 1,380 have recovered and 14 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 1.9%.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: Conflicted—the distance learning/safety dilemma

Published 10/21/2020
Community Contributor, Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association

Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association President Angela Hagins writes that HSD teachers support the decision to remain on distance learning despite all of the frustrations it brings.